baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2585437-A (GB)
Title: Energy efficient, high resolution light detection and ranging imaging receiver with large field-of-view
Inventor: Ryan J Suess
IPC: G01S7/499
Filed: 2020-04-08
Abstract: A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system 100 comprising an intensity modulator 140 receiving light reflected of a target scene 110 comprising, a first polariser 106 receiving the optical signal and outputting a polarised signal to a modulating cell 108. The modulating cell modifies a polarisation of the optical signal. The cell comprises lithium tantalite, potassium tantalite niobite or lanthanum-modified lead zirconate titanate. The modulating cell outputting a signal to a second polariser 112 configured to output an intensity modulated optical signal. A controller 102 is arranged to apply an electrical signal to the modulating cell to trigger the cell to modify the polarisation state of the optical signal. One or more camera arrangements 114, 116 receive the intensity modulated optical signal from the second polariser and determine range information based on the measured intensity. The modulating cell preferably having an extraordinary axis oriented transverse to the direction of propagation of the optical signal. Also disclosed is an arrangement where the modulating cell comprises a material having a first order and second order electro-optical effect and a predefined amount of birefringence. Also disclosed is a system having first and second optical lenses arranged on opposite sides of the modulating cell and arranged to produce a conjugate image. Also disclosed is an arrangement having a phase plate disposed in series with the modulating cell and configured to change the polarisation states of the optical signal by adding a phase delay between first and second polarised components of the optical signal.
Patent GB-2594984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in roller apparatus
Inventor: STACIE TIBOS
IPC: A21C3/02
Filed: 2020-05-14
Abstract: A roller assembly 1 for producing a compressed sheet material, such as a food product, having a roller support frame 2 holding a first, fixed roller 4 and a second, slidable roller 7; an actuator 16 mountable to said frame and arranged to apply force to the slidable roller, and a variable width spacer 18 located between shaft bearings 15 of the rollers to limit the minimum separation between the first and second rollers. The variable width spacer may comprise two adjacent wedges in sliding contact with each other such that the combined width of said wedges changes as the wedges slide relative to each other, and a spacer actuator arranged to reversibly slide said wedges to each other to vary the width of said spacer. The spacer alternatively may comprise a rotatable cam which may vary the width of said spacer.
Patent GB-2595501-A (GB)
Title: Venturi-type mixing nozzle and combustion device with a venturi-type mixing nozzle
Inventor: TOM COLLINS
IPC: F23D14/62
Filed: 2020-05-28
Abstract: A venturi-type mixing nozzle 100 with a nozzle body 105 that has a main flow passage 110 with an inlet end 120 and an outlet end 130. In use, a first fluid 210 enters the main flow passage via the inlet end, and the main flow passage has a passage constriction 140 that creates a negative pressure between the inlet end and the outlet end. The passage constriction includes at least one lateral inlet opening 220, 221, through which a second fluid 230 enters the main flow passage to mix with the first fluid. At least one bluff body 150, 151 is arranged in the main flow passage between the inlet end and the at least one lateral inlet opening, the at least one bluff body extending in a radial direction of the main flow passage at least partly from the nozzle body towards the nozzle body central axis 290. The bluff body creates a low pressure zone extending radially in the main flow passage upstream of the at least one lateral opening, such that the pressure loss at the lateral opening is reduced, and as a consequence, mixing of the first and second fluids is improved and performed over a reduced longitudinal length of the mixing nozzle.
Patent GB-2596121-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuff
Inventor: STEWART RADFORD
IPC: A23L33/185
Filed: 2020-06-18
Abstract: Food with a potato protein and a second protein. Preferably the food also has 15-40wt% filamentous fungus and is meat-free. Preferably the potato protein is a native total potato protein isolate or an acid coagulable fraction thereof. Preferably the food includes 0.8-1.2wt% potato protein and 0.7-2.5wt% second protein, which includes over 80wt%, of proteins selected from albumins, legumins, prolamins, glutelins and vicilin. The second protein ingredient may be selected from pea protein, wheat protein, faba bean protein, mung bean protein, hemp seed protein, chickpea protein, lentil protein, sunflower seed protein, pumpkin seed protein and yeast protein. Preferably the food comprises cells of Fusarium venenatum A3/5 and/or comprise filaments having 100μm < lengths < 1000μm and/or filaments having an aspect ratio (length/diameter) < 1000. Preferably, the level of RNA in the fungal particles < 2wt%. The preferred embodiment is a vegan nugget comprising a mycoprotein paste with potato and pea protein.
Patent GB-2599355-A (GB)
Title: Article data distribution
Inventor: PHILIP KINGHORN
IPC: G06F40/20
Filed: 2020-09-15
Abstract: A system for distributing article data wherein an analysation engine receives article data and generates recommendation data therefrom based on the article content. An article sharing engine distributes the article data to a plurality of user devices based on the recommendation data and article subject matter preference associated with the users of the devices. The analysation engine may generate content analysis data which is sent to a first user device from which the content originated indicating whether the article contains content that is unsuitable for distribution and distribution is conditional on this analysis. The recommendation data may comprise distribution group data indicative of predetermined subject-matter groups with which the article can be associated and is generated by applying an embedding process to textual data in the article to generate a first vector which is input to a trained neural net to generate a second vector with components corresponding to the possible distribution groups, the magnitude of each vector component corresponding to a certainty with which the neural net has identified that the text data relates to the corresponding distribution group.
Patent GB-2590191-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution system
Inventor: RUSSELL MARK COMPTON
IPC: H02H7/22
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: A power distribution system including a power source 18, a power distribution unit such as a solid state power controller SSPC 50, and at least one electrical load 20 supplied by the power distribution unit 50 and situated within a chassis 51 where at least part of the inner surface of the chassis includes a conductive detection layer. A detection circuit 40 comprising a resistor connected between the conductive layer and ground is utilized in the power distribution system to sense or detect the occurrence of an electrical failure, such as an arc fault, within the power or electrical unit by comparing a sensed voltage in conductive layer 74 to a threshold value. A controller module can then disable the supplying of power from the power source to the power distribution component. The conductive detection layer may be biased to a non-zero voltage or may comprise a heat deformable layer.
Patent GB-2598974-A (GB)
Title: Shoring system for aircraft and the like
Inventor: DANIEL COUGHLIN
IPC: B64F5/60
Filed: 2021-01-14
Abstract: A shoring system for an aircraft comprising a top segment, and at least one lower segment. The plurality of segments are of substantially the same shape and graduated different sizes. The top segment is smallest and bottom segment is largest. The segments are nested within one another in a storage configuration and stacked on top of one another in a deployed configuration. An aircraft support cradle (210, figure 5) is releasably attachable to the top segment (e.g. via a hydraulic piston or driven threaded shaft). Preferably aluminium segments have triangular top and bottom plates. The segments may fit one within another to form a pyramid like structure for compact storage with reduced footprint. Forklift tines may pass through the segments. Two shoring systems may support a single cradle (figure 7).
Patent GB-2602998-A (GB)
Title: Axle support assembly for an electrical device
Inventor: MICHAEL WATZEK
IPC: F16C17/10
Filed: 2021-01-25
Abstract: An axle support assembly 10 for an electrical device is provided. The axle support assembly 10 comprises an axle support 12 defining an axle receiver 26 having a cylindrical or substantially cylindrical side wall 24 and an internal base portion 28. There is also an axle 16 having an end 18 which is dimensioned to be press-fit into the axle receiver 26. At least one venting channel 22 extends between the internal base portion 28 of the axle receiver 26 and an exterior 32 of the axle support 12 when the axle 16 is press fit into the axle receiver 26.
Patent GB-2603956-A (GB)
Title: Chemical for the treatment, prevention and control of virus's diseases, bacterial diseases, cardiovascular diseases and lipids
Inventor: KARAM MASHAAL AL SARI
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2021-02-22
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of viral diseases and/or the symptoms associated with diseases caused by viruses. The treatment consists of ethyl acetate (CH3COOC2H5). Also disclosed are methods of treatment for cardiovascular diseases, bacterial diseases and diseases caused by lipids. The chemical used for treatment is optionally characterised in that it contains at least one pharmaceutical and/or dermatological acceptable auxiliary agent and is in such a form which is suitable for injection, inhalation, rectal administration, oral or topical application. A method of treatment comprising applying the ethyl acetate to the surface of the skin is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2592141-A (GB)
Title: Dichroic mirror array and light detecting device
Inventor: TAKASHI ANAZAWA
IPC: G02B27/10
Filed: 2018-10-12
Abstract: A dichroic mirror array according to the present disclosure is provided with, with respect to a right-handed XYZ cartesian coordinate system: a first group in which m (m≥2) dichroic mirrors DA1-DAm are arranged parallel to each other in the positive direction of the X-axis; and a second group in which n (n≥2) dichroic mirrors DB1-DBn are arranged parallel to each other in the negative direction of the X-axis. Incident surfaces of DA1-DAm and DB1-DBn are perpendicular to the XZ plane. In addition, the slopes of straight lines, formed by projecting the normal lines of the incident surfaces of DA1-DAm onto the XZ plane, are negative, and the slopes of straight lines, formed by projecting the normal lines of the incident surfaces of DB1-DBn onto the XZ plane, are positive.
Patent GB-2609926-A (GB)
Title: Aquaculture pen
Inventor: STEWART GRAHAM
IPC: A01K61/60
Filed: 2021-08-16
Abstract: An aquaculture pen 100 comprises a sidewall 102, a base 104, and a frame 114. The frame can be, for example, a sinker tube. The pen is configured such that the frame is submerged, in use. A lower edge of the sidewall and an outer edge of the base are continuously attached to the frame, such that the sidewall and base together at least partly define an enclosure 101 for aquaculture. The frame may comprise a first, upper flange 116 (Figure 5), which may attach to the lower edge of the sidewall via a series of clamps 128 (Figure 5). A second, lower flange 134 (Figure 5) may extend from the frame at a downwards angle relative to the horizontal, which may attach to the base likewise via a series of clamps.
Patent GB-2600523-A (GB)
Title: Contact center of celebrities
Inventor: Shamik Shah
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 2021-08-25
Abstract: The invention provides a system for presenting an agent as a celebrity to a customer. A call is accessed which uses a customer communication device utilized by a customer. A purpose for the call is accessed from at least one of a customer history or a reason for the call. A celebrity profile of a celebrity is selected, from a pool of celebrity profiles, previously determined to match the purpose and wherein the celebrity profile contains image or speech attributes. An image or speech is received from an agent using an agent communication device connected to the call. A processed image or speech is generated from the received image or speech modified with the image or speech attributes. Video or speech signals are provided to the customer communication device containing the processed image or speech encoded for transmission over the network.The image attributes may contain at least one visual element and generating the processed image may apply the at least one visual element to an associated portion of image attribute of the received image.
Patent GB-2607359-A (GB)
Title: Method of sealing a surface and device
Inventor: ROBERT EDEN
IPC: C23C4/123
Filed: 2021-09-07
Abstract: A method for repairing a defect in a surface comprises the steps of providing a bolus of an at least partially liquid alloy in a charge chamber having a closable outlet and a closable pressure inlet, introducing a pressurised fluid to the charge chamber via the pressure inlet and accelerating the bolus such that it is ejected from the charge chamber via the outlet, directing the bolus along a pathway between the charge chamber and the defect such that it contacts the defect, and solidifying the at least partially liquid alloy while it is contact with the defect. The alloy may be a bismuth, indium, antimony, tin, lead or gallium alloy. The method may further comprise deflecting material from a defect, such as a hole, crack, fissure, fracture, pit, split, pore or puncture, in a pipe or container having an active leak. An apparatus for performing the method comprises a charge chamber 10 comprising a pressure inlet 20, a pressure outlet 30 and a pressure line in fluid connection with the pressure inlet and connectable to a pressurised fluid source.
Patent GB-2596671-A (GB)
Title: Structure stabilization system
Inventor: BRYAN A GREEN
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2020-03-06
Abstract: A stabilizing system for a modular structure is disclosed. The modular structure is intended to provide a framework for the storage of physical fitness training equipment and the support of items of exercise apparatus. Since such structures are prone to tipping, the prior art required that they be permanently fastened to either a wall or a floor. The present disclosure provides a system for obviating the need for permanent fastening by providing a foot element extending outward from the vertical support elements of the modular structure which moves the tipping point and by providing a base plate arrangement which can carry weight modules to act as a counterweight in opposition to any tipping forces.
Patent GB-2613186-A (GB)
Title: A modular concrete floating platform system
Inventor: JAMES ALFRED CARRON SCRIMGEOUR
IPC: E02B3/06
Filed: 2021-11-26
Abstract: A modular concrete floating platform system comprises a plurality of modular concrete floating blocks 700 and at least one connecting bar (930, Fig 10A). Each concrete floating block is filled with a buoyant material and comprises a submerged face 704 configured to be submerged in water, and an exposed face 702 configured to be exposed when the block is floating on water. Each block further comprises a pair of opposing sides 706 and 708 connecting the submerged face to the exposed face. Each of the opposing sides comprises a plurality of recessed notches 714A-H, with each of the plurality of recessed notches comprising at least one lumen (718, Fig 7B) extending through the modular concrete floating block from the recessed notch of one opposing side to the recessed notch of the other opposing side for receiving the at least one connecting bar. The system is configured such that the connecting bar is operable to pass through the at least one lumen of a first concrete floating block and through the at least one lumen of a second concrete floating block to couple the first concrete floating block adjacent to the second concrete floating block.
Patent GB-2613870-A (GB)
Title: Lidar measurement
Inventor: MICHAEL HARRIS
IPC: G01S17/95
Filed: 2021-12-17
Abstract: A method for measuring altitude related atmospheric properties uses an optical emitter 52 to emit an optical beam 54 into the atmosphere 1, and an optical sensor to obtain backscattering signals of the beam 54. The method comprises controlling a focusing mechanism of the optical emitter 52 to alter the focus of the optical beam 54, wherein the method comprises controlling the focusing mechanism to emit a beam 54 that is defocused or focused beyond a typical measurement range of 50 to 250 metres. The method allows backscattering signals to be associated with dense fog conditions, thereby allowing fog-contaminated data to be recognised within a data set. Preferably a negative focal point is set behind the optical emitter. Measurements are preferably taken at two or more altitudes and the optical beam is directed along a pre-determined measurement path at each altitude, the path being circular.
Patent GB-2599872-A (GB)
Title: Optical physically unclonable function device
Inventor: TIMOTHY JOHN PALMER
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2020-06-18
Abstract: A physically unclonable function (PUF) device comprises a plurality of optical fibres, at least some of which are arranged such that they are optically coupled. A media surround at least a portion of the optical fibres and at least one light source is configured to transmit light through one or more of the optical fibres. There is provided at least one light sensor configured to receive the transmitted light from one or more of the optical fibres and provide an output. Circuitry applies a challenge signal to at least one of the fibres using at least one light source and receives the output from the at least one light sensor, using the output to generate an identifying response to the challenge signal. The fibres are arranged such that the identifying response is unique to the device.
Patent GB-2602223-A (GB)
Title: A separation apparatus with insert
Inventor: EIVIND SINGDAHLSEN
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2020-09-03
Abstract: A separation apparatus for separating hydrocarbons and water, comprising a vessel (1) and an insert (5, 6) within said vessel (1). The has a bottom (7), a conical wall (8) and a quiecer (10) at the top of the wall (8), which enclose a separation chamber (11). The insert (5, 6) has an inlet pipe (12) for a mixture of water and hydrocarbons and a spreader arrangement (13, 14) arranged inside the separation chamber (11), which directs an inflow of fluids in a tangential direction, setting the fluids into a tangential laminar swirl. The vessel (1) has at least one manhole (3, 4), and said insert bottom (7), wall (8) and quiecer (10) are assembled by a plurality of generally wedge shaped segments (7a-l, 8a-l, 10a-l) having a size that allows the segments (7a-l, 8a-l, 10a-l) to be brought through the manhole (3, 4).
Patent GB-2617385-A (GB)
Title: Game launching system and method
Inventor: PHILLIP COCKRAM
IPC: A63F13/79
Filed: 2022-04-07
Abstract: A game selection system comprises an emotion processor configured to obtain a current emotional state of a user s210; a descriptor processor configured to obtain one or more emotion descriptors associated with one or more games s220; an evaluation processor configured to predict an emotion outcome for the user for the or each game, based upon the user’s current emotional state and the one or more emotion descriptors of the respective games s230; and a selection processor configured to select one or more games in response to whether their respective emotion outcomes meet at least a first predetermined criterion s240. Also disclosed is a game selection method.
Patent GB-2618311-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising a plurality of aircraft tire monitoring devices
Inventor: ANDREW BILL
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2022-04-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of synchronising a plurality of aircraft tire monitoring devices. The method includes providing a synchronisation signal and synchronising the plurality of aircraft tire monitoring devices such that each of the plurality of aircraft tire monitoring devices is available to connect to a remote device in a same time interval.
Patent GB-2604255-A (GB)
Title: Apparatuses and methods for negative pressure wound therapy
Inventor: CAMILO PATRICK MADRIZ
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2020-10-01
Abstract: Disclosed embodiments related to a drape for use in a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). The drape comprises a cover layer, a spacer layer, and a wound contact layer. The drape further comprises a support layer and a reinforcement member. A negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) apparatus, such as a suction adapter or a wound dressing may be coupled to the drape applied on a wound. The drape may withstand multiple coupling and decoupling of NPWT apparatuses, and can be stay on the wound during coupling and decoupling of NPWT apparatuses. The drape may be coupled with two or more different types of NPWT apparatuses.
Patent GB-2608238-A (GB)
Title: MWIR lens for remote sensing
Inventor: MARK OSKOTSKY
IPC: G02B17/08
Filed: 2022-04-19
Abstract: A mid-wave infrared (MWIR) lens device is for remote sensing and has in order, from a remote object to an image plane: optical groups G1-G3 each having positive optical power; an aperture stop (AS); and a focal plane array (FPA). The lens is corrected over a spectral waveband of 3 .3μm to 5.1 μm, distortion is completely corrected at 0 .85 of maximum field, residual distortion does not exceed 0.63 percent, angular field of view is 33.6 degrees, focal length is 9 inches, and the F number F/# is 2.64. Fold mirrors F1-F2, Dewar window W, scanning mirror SM and cold filter F are also provided.
Patent GB-2606067-A (GB)
Title: Generating virtual representations
Inventor: ROBERT LEWIS
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2018-05-04
Abstract: A method, computer system and computer program for generating a virtual representation of an interior space such as a room are provided. Techniques for capturing and normalizing sets of points for polygon mesh generation that utilize augmented reality toolkits are also described. The method comprises obtaining a first set of three-dimensional (3D) coordinates  wherein the first set of 3D coordinates comprises 3D coordinates representing 3D positions of points located on edges of walls of the interior space. A polygon mesh is then generated that represents the 3D shape of the interior space. Generating the polygon mesh comprises a) normalizing the 3D coordinates of the first set of 3D coordinates to account for capture drift; b) using the normalized first set of 3D coordinates to determine planes representing the walls of the interior space and c) using the determined planes representing the walls of the interior space to determine polygon meshes representing the walls of the interior space.
Patent GB-2620610-A (GB)
Title: Backflow suppression system
Inventor: HOLGER EISENLOHR
IPC: C25B1/04
Filed: 2022-07-13
Abstract: A backflow suppression system 10 for an electrochemical device 3 is described. The system 10 comprises: an orifice plate arranged to be connected in an outlet pipeline of an electrochemical device. The orifice plate 2 comprises a restricted orifice 1 for restricting fluid flow through the pipeline. A valve (figure 4, 11,13,14) is also arranged to be connected in the outlet pipeline (figure 4, 15) between the electrochemical device 3 and the orifice plate 2, where it regulates fluid flow along the outlet pipeline. At least one sensor is also arranged to be connected along the outlet pipeline which is connected to a controller (figure 4, 12) so that the readings from the sensor (figure 3, 9) operate the valve in dependence on the information. The sensor(s) can be pressure, flow or temperature sensor(s). The valve may be a check valve. The electrochemical device 3 may be an electrolyser.